EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC:

A tropical wave located several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing showers and thunderstorms. The system has become better organized, and environmental conditions are favorable for development over the next several days. Advertisement

A tropical depression is likely to form late this week or over the weekend as the system moves slowly west to west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph across the central tropical Atlantic.

WHAT WE KNOW:

Chance of development over the next 2 days: Medium 50%

Chance of development over the next 3-7 days: High 80%

IMPACTS TO SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA:

None at this time

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